South Africa meets Canada in historic World Cup knockout match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
South Africa's Bafana Bafana face Canada in their first knockout stage match of the World Cup on Sunday in Los Angeles. Coach Hugo Broos has led the team to this stage for the first time following a dramatic 1-0 win against South Korea, where Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal. The victory came after a difficult start to the tournament, including a loss to Mexico and a draw with Czechia. Broos expressed confidence in his team despite facing criticism after earlier performances. The outcome against Canada will determine if South Africa advances to face either the Netherlands or Morocco in the next round.
- •South Africa qualified for the knockout stage for the first time.
- •Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal against South Korea.
- •Hugo Broos has faced criticism but remains confident in his team's abilities.
- •The match will take place on Sunday in Los Angeles.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa’s Broos smiles and snarls before Canada World Cup showdown
"South Africa and Canada are both competing in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time.
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